Emergency Planning Officer at Torridge District

Council Ruth Staddon has been talking to sixth form students at

Kingsley School - about Emergency Planning.

The pupils – on the OCR National Certificate Public Services

course - watched a presentation by Ruth and were able to ask questions

afterwards.

Fo Edmonds, Head of Vocational Studies at Kingsley School, said, "The

students absolutely loved meeting Ruth. They found it really useful.

The course itself was developed to recognise candidates' skills,

knowledge and understanding of the public services sector and the

settings, job roles, principles and values involved. It's a very

practical and hands on course, and meeting Ruth really opened their

eyes to the understand the complexities of emergency planning and

organisation."

Ruth said, "Meeting

the sixth form students and discussing emergency planning details with

them was a very valuable exercise. I hope they went away with a clearer

understanding of the role and responsibilities of Torridge District

Council, and how we work closely in partnership with Devon County

Council, the Police and Fire Service, the Environmental Agency and

other responders."

In the New Year, Ruth will be working

with other agencies in helping local parish councils to produce an

emergency plan of their own.

If you would like more information

on emergency planning in our area, or if you would like Ruth to visit

your class or school, please contact her on 01237 428806 or email ruth.staddon@torridge.gov.uk.

For

more information on vocational courses, such as Public Services,

Business and Travel and Tourism, or joining the sixth form at Kingsley

School, contact Fo Edmonds via email: edmondsf@kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk or the registrar: admissions@kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk